Malcolm Harbour to Call it Quits

BRUSSELS — Malcolm Harbour MEP (Conservative, ECR) will not stand for re-election in 2014, according to a press release.

A member of Britain's Conservative party, Mr. Harbour has represented the West Midlands region in the European Parliament since 1999. Prior to entering politics, he earned degrees in engineering and management, and spent 32 years in the region's automotive industry.

Now 66 years old, Mr. Harbour said in a statement that after his term ends in July 2014, he looks forward to spend more time with his wife and four grandchildren.